Monday, October 19, 2009

Weekly Written Analysis 4


Bath & Body Works has become a 21st century apothecary integrating health, beauty and well-being. Containing a very diverse range of lotions, makeup, and a variety of gift sets, there seems to be something for everyone in store locations. Bath & Body Works, LLC is an American retail store under the Limited Brands umbrella, which has a history of owning Victoria’s Secret, The Limited, Express, White Barn Candle Co., and Lane Bryant. It was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio and has always prided itself on the innovation, quality and performance of its products. Since its premiere, Bath & Body Works has expanded across the country to over 1,600 stores. The company launched a seasonal catalog, website, and its first television commercial advertisement in 2006. In 2008, the company announced that it was opening six locations in Canada with The Body Shop being its main competition. The top competitors in the United States are Avon, Mary Kay, Estee Lauder and The Body Shop (Bath & Body Works, 2009).

Bath & Body Works has reinvented the personal care industry with the introduction of fragrant flavorful indulgences, which include shower gels, lotions, candles, accessories and just recently hair care products. The main focus is on creating and offering the best products, and an emphasis on innovation from nature. The company is destined to become the ultimate personal care destination. Customers are becoming very attracted to the growing product line, especially during holidays, birthdays, and other special events. Customers can enjoy in-store sampling to test out various products before making any purchases or easily shop on the company’s website, www.bathhandbodyworks.com. The Bath & Body Works product line is quite huge with anti-bacterial hand soaps to oil warmers, aromatherapy bubble baths and soaks, shampoo to face peels, and cosmetic bags to a whitening oral rinse. This company sells almost anything when it comes to personal care needs. A line for men is also available, offering shaving creams and oil products (Bath & Body Works, 2006).

One of the largest brands sold in Bath & Body stores are products developed by The White Barn Candle Co. It is a haven for the senses, providing unique, sophisticated ideas and solutions to consumers on how to add fragrance and ambiance to their homes. The comprehensive collection of home fragrance and décor items allows consumers to create a sense of beauty for themselves, their friends, and families. Inspirational and innovative, with a European sensibility, The White Barn Candle Co. is poised to become the premier brand and the top-of-mind destination for high quality candles, home fragrance and accessories. Bath & Body works is also devoted to giving back to its communities. In the past, during holiday seasons the business teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation by advertising The Perfect Christmas Collection Jingle Bell holiday candle. Giving customers could choose from spice, winter and tree fragrances. One dollar from each candle sold was benefited to the foundation (Bath & Body Works, 2006).

Combining the introduction of spa products that are easily used at home with the incorporation of simple rituals into daily life, Bath & Body Works is committed to helping consumers improve their emotional and physical being. Women turn to this company to help wash away the daily stresses of life. Bath & Body makes shopping simple, supplying customers with a vast amount of choices to purchase friends or relatives the perfect gift. I find that as one walks toward the store, the amazing aroma is difficult to resist and draws people in to shop. As a consumer, I do purchase Bath & Body products most generally during the extremely hectic Christmas season. During this holiday season, enjoy the fragrance of vanilla bean noel, frosted orange spice, twisted peppermint, and winter candy apple. Happy Shopping!

References

Bath & Body Works New York. (2006). Retrieved October 19,2009 from

Bath & Body Works. (2009). Wikipedia. Retrieved October 19, 2009, from

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bath_%26_Body_Works&oldid=312391558.

1 comment:

  1. This post was very exciting to read, as I am a fan of Bath & Body Works myself. I didn't know that Victoria's Secret was linked to this retail store. I personally love going in the store to test out all of their new scents. I usually end up getting Vanilla fragrances though. I might be a little biased! Great analysis!

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